Title: Manager - Product Development
Walajapet, IN
About Us
Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.
Job Purpose
Responsible for product development and in-charge of technical services
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for understanding of product requirements from customer right from development stage and scale to bulk
• Responsible for adherence to Critical Path for trouble free launch of bulk tooling to meet on time deliveries
• Responsible for management of product commercialization and bulk tooling
• Accountable for release of technical specification sheet, Bill of Material, Swatch card as per approved sample, customer approved sample for bulk, Sequence of operation, upper marking instructions, packaging instructions and customer approval until pilot production as per schedules for trouble free bulk production
• Driving the team to meet deliverables as per customer set targets
Educational Qualifications
• PG Diploma in Footwear Design & development/ Master of Footwear Technology
Desired Profile (Experience)
• Min 7 - 10 years of professional experience in recognized organizations in men’s footwear development and manufacture
• Professionally qualified with Shoe industry- factory exposure related to sampling, design & development, technical services, Commercialization and product development
Industry Preference
Footwear / Leather Garments industry